Click on the video to view a message from Dr. Anthony Jackson, Superintendent of Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools.
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Friday, September 20, 2013
A NEW SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS
Classrooms all across the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools district buzzed with excitement, as students returned August 26.
Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson visited several schools on the first day, and said he was pleased overall with the first day of school, especially given the many new initiatives that impacted this year’s opening.
"I must thank our parents and family members for the role they played in making our opening of school a...
THE EXCITEMENT BEGINS...STUDENTS RETURN
After a summer away, the students of NRMPS came back to school on August 26th. Click on the video below to get a quick view of what the first day of school was like for students from elementary to high school. At NRMPS the first day of school is the first day of new learning....
STUDENT ENJOYS SPECIAL FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL BUS RIDE
When Winstead Avenue Elementary kindergarten student Bria Hines prepared to board bus 144 for the first time Monday, she was excited to see a special guest come off the bus to greet her. “Good Morning!” was the chorus of words she heard, spoken by none other than Dr. Anthony Jackson, Superintendent of Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools. As Jackson talked with her and other students about the new school year, Hines shared that she was excited...
NRMPS NAMES 2013-14 TEACHER OF THE YEAR, PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR
Each year, the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year celebration is marked by special moments. Tuesday night proved no exception, as nearly 130 individuals gathered at the Rose Hill Conference Center at Nathan Hall to learn the names of the newest honorees. Dana Williamson, of Southern Nash Middle School was the named the 2013-14 NRMPS Teacher of the Year, and Gary Mayor, Principal of Parker Middle School,...
UNITED WAY...THE NRMPS WAY!
With a new school year, comes a new opportunity to give to those in need by donating to United Way. This year, the district's goal is 100% participation and $66,000.
For those who are new to the district, this annual giving event raises funds that stay right here in our community. As you look around your school, classroom or office, chances are good that someone you see has availed themselves of the services provided by United Way. Each...
ASK THE SUPT TAKES ON NEW LOOK, NEW FORMAT WITH STUDENTS AT THE HELM
Journalism students from Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High manned cameras, ran the stopwatch and hosted the first of four episodes of NRMPS-TVs newly revamped Ask The Supt. The current format is a question and answer talk show with the students generating the questions and then writing the script. For the pilot episode, Dr. Anthony Jackson, Superintendent NRMPS was the guest and eagerly answered the students' questions.
When asked...
BUSES WIRED WITH NEW TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
The 153 Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools buses that transport over 10,200 students to and from school every day, will soon be equipped with a new two-way radio system designed to improve communication and bus safety. The installation of the new Motorola Moto Turbo system on each bus is expected to be complete by mid-October.
Associate Superintendent of Facilities and Operations Dr. Eric Cunningham said the two-way radio system will serve as a model...
TWO NRMPS SCHOOL RECOGNIZED AS TITLE 1 REWARD SCHOOLS
Two Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools are among only 174 schools in the state that were recently named Title I Reward Schools by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Cedar Grove Elementary School and Nashville Elementary School were recognized on September 9 by the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education.
A Reward School is a Title I school that, based on the most recent data available, has been identified as being among the highest 10...
DISTRICT OFFICE PERSONNEL PITCH IN DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL
Hectic is probably one of the first words that come to mind at the NRMPS District Office, especially in regards to the first week of school. Parents, students and teachers alike called in with questions and it was Mrs. Lynda Wilson and a phone bank manned by a rotating group of administrative personnel who had the answers. Armed with a list of Frequently Asked Questions and a helpful attitude, they assisted our stakeholders during one of the busiest...
NRMPS 'ROLLS ON' WITH iCONNECT ROLL-OUT - DEVICES AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
More and more Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools students are receiving their devices and NRMPS officials are now optimistic that the distribution may be completed earlier than originally expected. Fifteen schools are completed as of this writing.
“We continue to be pleased with the iConnect deployment for the schools that are completed,” said Dr. Anthony Jackson, Superintendent of Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools. “Our Technology department,...
Thursday, September 19, 2013
NRMPS STUDENTS RECEIVE GOLDEN LEAF SCHOLARSHIP
Seven NRMPS students recently received the Golden LEAF Foundation Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship was awarded for up to four years of study at a participating North Carolina public university or private non-profit college or university. Selection criteria included review of school and community service activities, goals and expressed intent to contribute to rural communities upon graduation from college.
The following students received the scholarship:
Lillie Culpepper - NCHS
Makayla Butler - NRMS ECHS
Emily Drake - RMHS
Jeremy Johnson...
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